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Does Your Insurance Go Up If You Get Hit in Connecticut?

Car Accidents On Monday, December 9, 2024

Getting hit by a car can be a frustrating experience, especially if the driver who hit you drives away without giving you their information or accepting fault for the accident. At that point, you may be in for a drawn-out …

How Insurance Companies Can Use Your Recorded Statement Against You

Car Accidents On Monday, September 16, 2024

If you are involved in an accident in Connecticut, you may need to file an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit to pay for your medical costs and other losses. While insurance providers advertise that they care about their clients,

What Is Personal Injury Protection?

Car Accidents,Personal Injury On Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Personal injury protection (PIP) is a type of auto insurance coverage that provides medical and other benefits for a victim injured in a car accident. PIP will cover a policyholder regardless of fault for the car accident. Personal injury protection …

What to Do if You’ve Sustained a Back or Neck Injury in a Car Accident

Car Accidents On Monday, July 31, 2023

Injuries involving the neck, back and spine are relatively common in car accidents. Motor vehicle collisions present many opportunities for a victim’s neck or spinal cord to be whipped rapidly back and forth, fractured, crushed, or penetrated by sharp objects.

Who Is Liable in a Rear-End Car Accident?

Car Accidents On Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Rear-end collisions are some of the most common accidents seen in Connecticut. The general assumption is that the rear or following driver is liable, or at fault and financially responsible, for a rear-end collision. While this is often true, liability

Should I Seek Medical Care After a Car Accident?

Car Accidents On Wednesday, April 12, 2023

It is normal to feel overwhelmed after a car accident. You may be arguing about fault with the other driver, attempting to move your disabled vehicle out of the road and calling the police to report the crash. It is

Connecticut Right-of-Way Laws

Car Accidents On Monday, March 27, 2023

Connecticut has right-of-way traffic laws, rules and regulations that must be obeyed by every road user to prevent motor vehicle accidents. Unfortunately, not all drivers obey these laws. If a driver causes a car accident by failing to yield the

How to Handle a Parking Lot Accident

Car Accidents,Motor Vehicle Accidents On Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Parking lots are dangerous places that can be the settings of fender benders or more serious car accidents, such as vehicle-pedestrian collisions. If you get involved in a parking lot accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your

When Should I Hire a Car Accident Lawyer?

Car Accidents On Wednesday, February 22, 2023

If you get injured in a car accident, you may not know what steps to take to protect your rights. You may be dealing with serious injuries and medical treatments, as well as missing time from work and losing wages.

Is Car Insurance Mandatory in Connecticut?

Car Accidents On Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Car insurance is a means of making sure that a driver has the financial ability to pay for a car accident that he or she causes. In Connecticut, as in all 50 states, car insurance or proof of financial responsibility

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